Description
*WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH NEIL GIRALDO* ➡️ https://youtu.be/SypXE1zqvoU
Neil Giraldo breaks down the studio secrets behind Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," and reveals the lesser known Marshall amps he used on every hit recording throughout his career.
⬇ *BUY my Merch* ⬇
https://vertexeffects-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/best-sellers
⬇ *BUY my Masterclass* ⬇
https://vertex-effects.teachable.com/p/effects-pedal-order-explained-mono-amp
⬇ *BOOK a Tone Consultation* ⬇
https://therigdr.com/toneconsultation
⬇ *BUY my Pedals* ⬇
Sweetwater - https://bit.ly/vertex-sweetwater
Amazon - https://amzn.to/40HcRg6
Reverb - https://bit.ly/vertex-reverb
⬇ *LISTEN To My Podcast* ⬇
https://www.youtube.com/@chairmenoftheboards
*CREDITS*
Host/Producer/Engineer: Mason Marangella (https://instagram.com/oaktownmason)
Videographer: Ricky Chavez (https://instagram.com/rikemind)
Video Editing/Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Engineering: Leslie Chew (https://instagram.com/californiasoundservices)
Dialogue & Sound Mixing: Kendrick Fielder (https://instagram.com/kendrickfielder)
*LOCATION*
Los Angeles, California
*TABLE OF CONTENTS*
00:00 - Recording "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" & Success Pressure
00:51 - How Eddie Schwarz’s Demo Reached Pat Benatar
01:13 - Neil Giraldo’s Approach to the Iconic Guitar Solo
01:40 - Rhythm Techniques: Treating Guitar Like Drums
03:09 - The Marshall Combo Amp: Neil Giraldo’s Studio Secret
04:15 - Why Open-Back Cabinets Beat 4x12 Stacks in the Studio
04:31 - The US Festival & Jim Marshall's Combo Design
05:06 - EV Speakers: The "Most Honest" Tone
05:23 - Which Guitar Was Used for the Solo? (Strat vs. Eagle)
06:04 - Why Neil Giraldo Prefers Telecasters Over Strats
#patbenatar #hitmewithyourbestshot #neilgiraldo